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I think you're confusing range with speed. Cordero is as fast as Margot, but that's where the similarities end. Margot gets a better jump, tracks fly balls better, and takes more efficient routes. In that sense, speed doesn't equal range. Margot is simply better.

And I think that Pirela is in the same boat as Cordero, where he is almost just as fast, but the jumps and routes aren't there. Maybe it's something that both Pirela and Cordero can improve on since they are both fairly new to the OF.

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Fangraphs had him just about neutral as measured by UZR, etc. This year, however, he's already responsible for more runs allowed (or worse DRS) than any other outfielder.

He's not good. But that needs to be weighed properly and in context. It's not like he's blowing a play every night ... and some miscues don't cost runs. But he's a poor defensive outfielder by any measure, and would be a disaster at second base.

You say already as though he's expected to continue his poor defensive performance, yet you provide a stat that says he's neutral over an extended period.

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And I think that Pirela is in the same boat as Cordero, where he is almost just as fast, but the jumps and routes aren't there. Maybe it's something that both Pirela and Cordero can improve on since they are both fairly new to the OF.

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Quantrill shows well again ... 5IP 4H 1R 0ER 1BB 4Ks ... 88 pitches, 61 strikes. A lot of pitches for 5 innings, but that seems to be a trend around baseball. (Edit: Just counted ... 24 foul balls. I'm such a geek).

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Experience? Sure. Could be. But instincts are a difference maker. Over time, Margot will be a Gold Glove candidate. Shoot, Jankowski is probably better than Margot.

Believe me, I'm not a hard core stat guy. I think Franchy is the most explosive player outside of Tatis in the entire organization. If the hit tool improves, he could be really, really good.

I agree. I’ve always found the pessimism around Franchy on here to be quite odd. And the argument has ALWAYS been metrics/numbers based. I appreciate stats, but damn, not everything has to be so robotic. His talent should’ve been evident to people, and the idea of him putting it all together is exciting. I watch baseball for fun. Cordero is fun.